Robison, Norman James

Norman Robison was born on August 17, 1893 in McAdam Junction, New Brunswick to parents George and Margaret Robison. He spent his childhood in New Brunswick with his sisters, Isabelle, Alma and Jessie and brothers, Herman and Millard. The Robison family later moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. As a young man, Norman was employed as a fireman with the CPR. Both Norman and his brother, Millard would serve and ultimately lose their lives in the Great War. On September 23, 1914, Norman Robison enlisted with the 10th Battalion CEF. He was among the first Canadian men to volunteer for overseas service. Pte Robison arrived in France on February 15, 1915. He would serve on the frontlines with the Fighting Tenth until June 6, 1916 when a shrapnel wound to his knee would force him to return to England. Following his convalescence, he was granted his request to return to his unit in September 1917. Pte Robison would spend another year at the frontlines with the 10th Battalion, seeing action at Passchendaele, Amiens, the Scarpe and the Hindenburg Line. In August 1918, he received a promotion to Lance Corporal. Lance Corporal Robison wrote letters home to his family, which vividly described his experiences on the frontline. On September 29, 1918, Lance Corporal Robison died of wounds he had received while serving in France. He was laid to rest at Queant Communal Cemetery British Extension. Norman Robison was awarded the 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. His mother, Margaret received the Memorial Cross and death plaque in honour of her son